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Hosteter Family History

Hosteter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hostetter, Hostetler, Hofstetter, Hoster, Hostler, Hostutler

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Where is the Hosteter family from?

You can see how Hosteter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosteter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosteter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Hosteter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hosteter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hosteter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosteter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hosteter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hosteter. 37% of Hosteter men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Hosteter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hosteter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosteter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Hosteter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Hosteter. For the veterans among your Hosteter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosteter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Hosteter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hosteter in 1975 was 96, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosteter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosteter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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